U. S. Marine Corp (Retired) did not give up, even when his prognosis was dire. Instead, he survived being shot in the head by a sniper in Iraq in 2006. Field medics and doctors who treated him upon his return to the United States after being wounded did not hope for the best outcome of Justin’s life.

Here is a summary of his story: As an active duty Marine officer, he volunteered to be deployed to Iraq in 2006 and assigned to be a Civil Affairs Team Leader to an infantry battalion. While on a routine combat patrol, Justin was shot in the head by a sniper.

Marine officer, Justin Constatine survived the attack and spends his life speaking to others about overcoming obstacles and volunteering with the Wounded Warriors Project. His message is clear—Never give up!

CBS featured Justine in a CBS Cares commercial. His inspiring message deserves a Fantastic Friday applause.

24 year-old Jamie Crane-Mauzy is a champion. She learned to ski when she was only one year old, being a profession in the sport was a solid childhood dream. In 2008, at age 16, she joined the United States Ski Team’s Elite Aerial Development Program.

Goals are meaningful to Crane-Mauzy. She says,

“If you take baby steps in the direction of your dream, you can accomplish whatever you want.”

However, in 2015 her skiing career ended when she crashed during a competition in Canada. The accident caused paralysis and a devastating brain injury causing a comma and severe memory loss. She lad to learn how to walk and talk again after her memory returned but Jamie remained positive a motivated throughout as she rebuilt her life. “I didn’t worry too much about the future or compare myself to the past” she says “I just set goals I could accomplish.

Jamie Crane-Mauzy has accomplished much, she is an elite woman of achievement.

As we celebrate Jamie, please send your nominations for a person to profile on Fantastic Friday. Make this day as FANTASTIC as you are.

It doesn’t matter whether Usher is paying tribute to James Brown as he did on ABC ‘s “Taking the Stage” or if he is just flowing with his own music and style, the one name “just Usher baby” singer is Fantastic.

Usher is quoted, “Strivers achieve what dreamers believe.” speaks volumes because Usher Raymond is a striver. In 2016 he was honored with a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, he has garnered two Grammy Awards, is co-owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, and is a husband and father of two children.

One of Usher’s peak achievements for this 38 year old, beyond what he has already done, is his New Look Foundation which he started in 1999 and remains actively involved. New Look provides funding and service for children in foster care, offers conferences and camps for at-risk youth and provides leadership sessions for under-served youth in the community. For his investment in the non-profit arena, Usher has received awards from the Boys and Girls Clubs, the Trumpet Awards and the NAACP.

It’s Friday and Usher is Fantastic!

Who do you suggest as a person to profile as fantastic, post your nominations here. Remember, you too are fantastic!